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Rum Raisin Sauce Recipe

Here’s a tart fruity rum raisin sauce from Elizabeth Halls in Courtenay, British Columbia that can make an ordinary ham steak or slice something to celebrate!

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.YIELD:4 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup raisins

5 tablespoons water, divided

1/2 cup orange juice

2 tablespoons unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon rum extract, optional

1 boneless fully cooked ham steak (1 pound)

Directions

1.In a large saucepan, combine the raisins, 4 tablespoons water, orange juice and pineapple. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into raisin mixture. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in extract if desired.

2. Cut the ham steak into four pieces. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook ham over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve with raisin sauce.
Yield: 4 servings.